kismet

Suddenly, a bike bears down on me, its horn blaring.

A stranger's swift pull saves me from harm. I tremble, eyes shut, anticipating the worst. But as I open them, I find myself in his warm, reassuring embrace.

His steady heartbeat - "thud, thud, thud" - calms my racing thoughts.

Our gazes lock, time standing still. The world around us fades into the background.

"Your eyes are breathtakingly beautiful," I whisper, lost in their depths.

He smiles faintly, his lips grazing my ear. "Thanks, dear."

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I was shocked to death when I saw him. I froze, unable to speak or move.

He smiled and put out his hand for a handshake. But I couldn't respond.

I quickly picked up my bag and left the cabin, tears streaming down my face.

I tried to call Sanjiv, but he didn't answer. Someone grabbed me and dragged me towards the stairs. I struggled to free myself, but it was no use.

As I stood between the two arms, I shouted,

"Leave.me.alone.Naksh". His face was inches from mine, his warm breath on my skin.

He moved closer to me, whispering in my ear,
"Don't cry, my little girl".

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Everyone has to choose between;

Love (or) Responsibility